Criticwatch Creedo
Over the years at Criticwatch, we have kept a watchful eye on the critical community. Sure, there are several critics we don't agree with, but its not taste that makes you a whore. We can disagree seven ways from Sunday, but from the beginning this has always been about who you can trust. Some of the critics on our list are junket whores or scoop sluts; instantly untrustworthy if the label means anything. Others like "The Big 2" (Peter Travers & Kevin Thomas) seem to like just about everything and get their names in the papers more than the President. That’s why they now have their own awards named after them (“The Peter Travers Whore of the Year Award” & “The Kevin Thomas Sloppy Seconds”)

For the past few years, we've left many name-names off of the list. Not because we're being hypocritical, but due to our belief that these people were (1) not whores and (2) didn't have the most unfathomable taste imaginable. Roger Ebert is the most recognizable name in the profession, so it only makes sense that he should be the most quoted critic in the game.

So taking into account that Roger Ebert should be your #1 (71 Quotes in 2003 / 71 in 2004) and the trademark "Two Thumbs Up" (67 Quotes in 2003 / 62 in 2004) is just as prevalent, see where everyone else ranks. Are we being too harsh? Or are they being too easy? (RED = The HBS/EFC Seal of Disapproval)

In the interest of fair play though, we are now going to be listing ALL multi-quoted critics. As we've always wanted, YOU can be the judge of whom you can trust, and we firmly believe that by listing these well-known names it only strengthens the case against the Travers', Thomas' and junket whores casting a dark cloud over the industry that we love and cherish.

Travers has long been the Rolling Stone film critic, but wasn't always a shill. For a long time he was a respected writer, but over he last few years it's become more and more clear that he's just out to get Rolling Stone some free publicity. Just like sports bonuses for achievement. Think about it.

Hollywood Elsewhere 2/4/03 (Movie Poop Shoot)"Does Peter Travers win the flat-footed medal for all eternity? Has he ever written a negative review, or even a mildly critic one? Have you ever seen an ad for the worst movie ever? It'll have a rave from ROLLING STONE, dollars to donuts. I just assume if he likes it and the rest of the quotes are from some AM radio guy in Tulsa, that the movie sucks." – Post-Production Polly

"Peter Travers is a wash as a critic now, and probably for all time. Any time his name is within 4 font-size points of the film title, blink and move on." – Los Angeles-based indie filmmaker

QUOTES
The Dreamers – The Dreamers’ seduces with eroticism and resonates with ideas.
The Passion of the Christ - Powerfully moving
Starsky & Hutch – A hilarious, action-packed comedy!
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - A smart, sexy and seriously funny comedy! Jim Carrey has never done anything this deeply felt. He and Kate Winslet give groundbreaking performances. She is electrifying. The brilliant screenwriter Charlie Kaufman plumbs new emotional depths. He, director Michel Gondry and the pitch-perfect actors have crafted a remarkable film
Hellboy - Hellboy is on fire with scares and laughs and Del Toro's visual dazzle
I'm Not Scared - A fierce and deeply movie thriller! Director Gabriele Salvatores delivers a nerve-jangling film. It's a keeper!
Kill Bill Vol. 2 - ****! A triumph! You'll thrill to the action, savor the tasty dialogue and laugh like hell! It keeps popping with surprises! A blast of pure movie oxygen. Uma Thurman is sizzling in an electrifying performance!
Mean Girls - Comic gold.
Super Size Me - I'm lovin' it!
Troy - Tremendously entertaining. The excitement doesn't quit. (From Rotten Tomatoes): Troy, besides being tremendously entertaining, is the best crib-sheet guide to Homer ever.
Coffee and Cigarettes - Funky cool...lyrically funny. Jarmusch is still the indie soul incarnate.
Shrek 2 – Magical and loaded with surprises too juicy to reveal. Double the fun of the original...one of the best movies of this summer.
Saved! - An acutely perceptive and boldly hilarious satire.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - A triumph that brings lyricism, laughs and dark magic to the party. Irresistible fun!
Broadway: The Golden Age - Do not miss this absolute stunner of a film! There is magic in it!
Napoleon Dynamite - You'll laugh till it hurts...Sweet!
Fahrenheit 9/11 - Brilliant! Ferociously funny!
Spider-Man 2 - All you can ask for in a summer film
De-Lovely - Kevin Kline is perfection. De-Lovely evokes a time, a place and a sound with stylish wit and sophistication.
The Clearing - Directed with a keen eye for detail by Pieter Jan Brugge.
Anchorman - Will Ferrell is the go-to guy if you want to laugh yourself silly.
The Door In The Floor - An exceptionally well-acted version of John Irving's A Widow For One Year! Writer-Director Tod Williams catches the heartbreak and humor of the story that do John Irving proud. A never-better Jeff Bridges! Extraordinary in every way. Kim Basinger’s haunted beauty burns in the memory – this is her finest work. Don't miss it!
Maria Full of Grace - Stunning...A powerhouse film! Remember the name Catalina Sandino Moreno. The heartfelt and harrowing performance she gives should put her in line for a heap of year-end awards.
The Bourne Supremacy - A globe-trotting, butt-kicking, whiplash-paced action movie done with humor, style and smarts. A knockout performance by Matt Damon
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi - A riveting spectacle!
The Village - A wicked invitation for the audience to scream its head off. Go for it! The Village will haunt your dreams.
The Manchurian Candidate - The Manchurian Candidate is a mesmerizing mind-teaser. Jonathan Demme catches the audience in a vise of churning suspense and corrosive wit. Denzel Washington is terrifically affecting. Meryl Streep has never been this fierce, this diabolically funny - you can't take your eyes off her.
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster - A thrilling chunk of cinematic gold! It's one for the time capsule.
Garden State - Hilarious and heartfelt...a winner.
Collateral - Dazzling...Mann hits a new peak, orchestrating action, atmosphere and bruising humor.
Open Water - Prepare to jump out of your skin!
We Don't Live Here Anymore - Sets off sexual fireworks that leave scorched Earth...literate, erotic, brutally funny and touched by brilliance.
Shaun of the Dead - A blast of fright and fun! Keeps the blood and the laughs gushing!
Infernal Affairs - Flat-out fabulous! It throbs with action and suspense. This is a movie that gets its hooks into you early, and no chance is it letting go!
The Motorcycle Diaries - Magnificent! Mesmerizing! A wild ride of a movie! Gael Garcia Bernal gives a breakthrough performance, playing Guevara like a gathering storm.
The Yes Men - Subversive and diabolically funny.
A Dirty Shame - Wicked, kinky fun.
I Heart Huckabees - An intellectually mischievous, head-case comedy from the searching mind of David O. Russell. Russell is a true original. He's a rebel Pied Piper, and Huckabees is one more reasion to follow him anywhere.
Team America: World Police - The #1 movie to see this fall. The year's funniest movie. Put it on the top of your list! Outrageously, gut-busting hilarious!
P.S. - Start the Oscar buzz now! P.S. is Laura Linney's show, and she makes it hilarious and haunting.
Vera Drake - A powerfully moving film that is unmissable and unforgettable.
Sideways - **** In the hands of director/co-writer Alexander Payne...Sideways is a transcendent human comedy and the best American movie so far this year...you won't have a better time at the movies this year!
The Machinist - Tightens the screws of suspense. Christian Bale’s gripping, beyond-the-call-of-duty performance holds you in thrall!
Ray - Ray is electrifying! It's inspiring! Jamie Foxx's fierce, funny, deeply felt performance deserves to be legendary.
Birth - It's a tour-de-force performance in a stylistically bold movie.
The Incredibles - One of the year's best. It's James Bond, Indiana Jones and the X-Men all rolled into one kick-out-the-jams spectacle.
Enduring Love - Spellbinding! A chillingly intense psychological thriller! Involves God, sex and murder! Daniel Craig is riveting.
Alfie - Jude Law gives a sexy, witty star performance delivering Alfie's racy monologues to the camera with charm, wit and enough sizzle to melt cold steel.
Kinsey - Kinsey wanted to snap the public out of sexual ignorance. And Condon's knockout of a movie tries to do the same. You'll be shocked at how far we haven't come.
Finding Neverland - Glorious entertainment! It shimmers with enchantment...sparks with comic life.
Bad Education - Gael Garcia Bernal is dynamite! His teaming with Almodvoar creates one of the year's best films.
Alexander - ...The film lives up to its size...Colin Farrell turns up the heat as Alexander.
A Very Long Engagement - An emotional powerhouse! Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a miracle worker, a filmmaker whose soaring visuals and passionate intensity are artfully blended in this stunning film...Just sit back and behold as Jeunet takes you to hell and back with this epic love story.
Closer - Closer is a triumph.
House of Flying Daggers - Hero was just a warm-up for this martial arts fireball that throws in a lyrical love story and countless other ravishments and dazzing surprises. Prepare your eyes for popping!
Million Dollar Baby - A stunningly drawn map of the human heart. Clint Eastwood is a true artist. Eastwood's stripped down performance - as powerful as anything he's ever done - has a rugged, haunted beauty. The same goes for the movie.
The Aviator - Thrilling! The epic movie we've been waiting for all year! Leonardo DiCaprio gives his most mature and mesmerizing performance. Cate Blanchett is funny and heartbreaking. Alan Alda is perfection!
Spanglish - You're in for a treat. Director James L. Brooks doesn't just write comedy. He crafts it. Sandler is wonderfully appealing...Spanglish is irresistible.
The Phantom of the Opera - Phantom, which is still running on Broadway, is a rapturous spectacle and the movie, directed full throttle by Joel Schumacher, goes the show one better. It smolders.
The Woodsman - A performance that will be talked about for years.
Beyond the Sea - Kevin Spacey is riveting...doing his own singing he is a marvel. Beyond the Sea is one from the heart.
Hotel Rwanda - A film of rare courage and imperishable heart.

(Credited to Rolling Stone)
Mayor of the Sunset Strip - Fascinating
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster - Fierce and funny!

Hollywood Elsewhere 2/4/03 (Movie Poop Shoot)"The worst critic is undoubtedly Kevin Thomas, who has an unerring capacity to love any film that's simply in focus. Then again, he also loves many that aren't." – Los Angeles Director/Screenwriter

"The only sin a film can commit for Kevin Thomas, as far as I can tell, is homophobia. The dear man is just a little too happy for his readers good." – Los Angeles Film Producer

QUOTESTeacher's Pet- Smart and stylish! This is one family film that has appeal for adults as well as children.
Torque - A terrific action picture.
Latter Days – A sweepingly romantic story.
Barbershop 2: Back In Business – Barbershop 2 is that rare sequel – one worthy of its original. Director Kevin Rodney Sullivan mixes the serious and the hilarious with considerable ease.
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra - Deliciously Silly! An inspired delight!
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen – Funny and exuberant! This Disney production is welcome any time.
Welcome To Mooseport – Hackman and Romano are terrific. Bristling with wit and energy. A most welcome treat!
Noi - Irresistible! Completely original! A feature debut of extraordinary promise
Agent Cody Banks 2 - ...Hilarious comedy-adventure that strikes a deft balance of humor and action.
Nascar 3-D (IMAX) - This film puts the audience in the driver's seat!
Shaolin Soccer - Zesty entertainment! An infectious knockabout kung-fu comedy
I'm Not Scared - An edgy suspense drama! Skillfully directed by Gabriele Salvatores with the utmost subtlety and naturalness.
The United States of Leland - Intelligent...The formidable Don Cheadle has one of his strongest, most substantial roles
Connie & Carla - Vardalos has come up with a crowd-pleaser! Pure, unabashed and unpretentious entertainment.
Clifford’s Really Big Movie - Brings the big red dog, beloved by children from Norman Bridwell’s books and the TV series, to the screen with style and charm.
Love Me If You Dare - Original! Daring! An imaginative cinematic bravura.
Strayed - A film of understated cumulative power. Emmanuelle Beart is remarkable.
Bukowski: Born Into This - More than worthy of its subject. Excellent, beautifully accomplished. A celebration of a dedicated artist's exceedingly rough road to redemption.
The Mother - Awe-inspiring
America's Heart and Soul - Arriving just in time for the 4th of July
The Clearing - An intelligent thriller...Redford, Mirren and Dafoe give performances that rank among their best. A beautiful and consistently engaging film...
Sleepover - Lots of freewheeling fun!
Catwoman - Catwoman is stylish and full of razzle-dazzle.
A Home At The End Of The World - A major achievement.
Garden State – Illuminates a young man’s overdue coming of age with unexpected depth and grace. Zach Braff is as impressive in front of the camera as behind it...Natalie Portman is a beguiling charmer and Peter Sarsgaard...nearly steals the movie.
She Hate Me - Raucously comic! A scabrously acute satire, vigorous and entertaining, made by one of America's most fearless and talented filmmakers!
Intimate Strangers - Deeply passionate...tantalizing. Patrice Leconte's latest film reveals him to be at his slyest best!
Rosenstrasse - A splendid film celebrating the strength and resillience of women.
Suspect Zero - A stunningly original thriller...Suspect Zero is so ingenious that the less revealed about the plot's devilish unraveling, the better. It unfolds with refreshing clarity.
Wicker Park - Wicked Park is an elegant tale of romantic obsession.
Evergreen - ...affecting and intimate...deeply personal American film.
Mr. 3000 - Irresistible! Bernie Mac is very funny!
A Dirty Shame - Jaw-droppingly hilarious.
Shall We Dance? - ...A sleek Hollywood crowd-pleaser.
After the Sunset - An unalloyed delight that's pure entertainment, filled with romance, adventure, humor, action, suspense, beautiful scenery and beautiful people.
The Machinist - Mesmerizing! Like a roller coaster ride! Its payoff is clever and ingenious!
Callas Forever – Sumptuous
The Phantom of the Opera - A sumptuous, sweeping romantic period piece.
The Chorus (Les Choristes) - Warm, intimate and perceptive. The Chorus succeeds completely.
Flight of the Phoenix - Excellent!

QUOTESMiracle – Thrilling! Pulse-pounding and heart-racing. Miracle will have you on the edge of your seat!
Hidalgo – A thrilling adventure that will take your breath away!
The Ladykillers - Tom Hanks is terrific!
Home on the Range - First-rate family fun
The Alamo - Spectacular! Extraordinary!
The Girl Next Door - It's witty, wickedly sexy and loaded with outrageous surprises!
13 Going On 30 - It's the best romantic comedy of the year
Shrek 2 - Another animated classic. If ever there was a summer movie for the whole family, this is it. Offers so many laughs and inside jokes that I recommend you go back to see it again just to make sure you didn’t miss anything the first time around. Shrek 2 is the real deal. Not only is it a worthy sequel but I think it is even better than its Oscar-winning predecessor.
Raising Helen - Kate Hudson will steal your heart!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Magical! Certain to become a classic! Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban takes this spectacular series to brilliant new heights!
The Terminal - The best time I've had at a movie this year...Spielberg is at his comedic best and Hanks delivers his most comedic performance since Forrest Gump!
The Notebook - Romantic. Sexy. James Garner and Gena Rowlands are magnificent, delivering performances worthy of Oscar consideration. They are the heart and soul of The Notebook.
Spider-Man 2 - Spectacular
The Bourne Supremacy - The best action-adventure movie of the year! Bourne again brilliance.
Collateral - The perfect moviegoing experience. A pure adrenaline rush - a heart pounding, pulse racing thrill ride.
Garden State - Zach Braff is a force to be reckoned with.
Ladder 49 - Heart-pounding action!
Alfie - Jude Law turns in a brilliant performance that is sexy, smart and wildly funny.
The Incredibles – Incredible!
The Polar Express - Discover why this magical adventure is on the fast track to becoming an instant Christmas classic!
The Sea Inside - The Sea Inside is a passionate...spiritual...stunningly beautiful work of art.
The Phantom of the Opera – One of the absolute must-see movies of the year...a musical masterpiece! One of the most powerfully haunting movie romances I have seen in a very long time...a truly brilliant work of art!

EGO TRIP ALERTThe Kansas City Star
Shawn Edwards is being teamed up with the bastion of intelligent film criticism, Average Joe’s Melana Scantlin. This is not a joke! Edwards has said that his stature as president of the newly formed African American Film Critics Association (at last check – 7 members) and his high visibility nationally as an oft-quoted-in-movie-ads reviewer, combined with Scantlin's star power, make for a formidable combination. “The quotes you read of mine, alongside Roger Ebert and all the top-notch critics, has totally helped my career as a film critic and my credibility,” Edwards says. “With Melana and I together now, it's almost like a national team.” It’s time someone took Edwards down a peg. The group can be contacted at (323) 969-4804 or info@aafca.com

QUOTESAlong Came Polly – Hysterical!
The Perfect Score - ****! The Perfect Score swings with a swagger and maverick-like attitude that made flicks like The Breakfast Club and Risky Business so cool.
Barbershop 2: Back In Business – The best comedy of the year!Against the Ropes – Inspirational!
Starsky & Hutch – Refreshingly funny, super hip and the coolest flick you’ll see all year! DYN-O-MITE!
Taking Lives - **** A first-rate thriller. Hitchcock would be proud. An erotic, suspenseful and chillingly scary film.
Dawn of the Dead - Scary as hell!
Walking Tall - Endlessly enjoyable and a lot of fun! R-O-C-K spells action!
Connie & Carla - One of the year's most enjoyable films! Wonderful! A fabulously fantastic treat!
13 Going On 30 - Audiences are gonna love this movie.
Saved! - The Surprise of the Year
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - ****
The Chronicles of Riddick - One of the best sci-fi films ever! Extraordinary! A true classic not to be missed! Vin Diesel is ecstatically superb.
White Chicks – The funniest comedy of the year. The Wayans brothers have delivered another comedy classic.
Spider-Man 2 - Utterly amazing
The Manchurian Candidate - A masterpiece!
Little Black Book - ****! The best romantic comedy of the year! A qitty, clever and sexy romp that both women and men will find incredibly enjoyable.
Suspect Zero - Intirguing and immediately engrossing. Ben Kingsley is riveting! He delivers a frighteningly chilling performance.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse - An explosive masterpiece tailor-made for those who love ultra-cool high energy action!
Wimbledon - A grand slam. Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst both serve aces in this charming romantic comedy.
Shall We Dance? - The feel-good movie of the year! Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon are magnificent. Shall We Dance is fantastic!
Ray - The year's best film. Jamie Foxx is brilliant. A stunning masterpiece that is destined to become a timeless classic.
Alfie - **** Alfie is a seriously irresistible romantic comedy! I loved every second of this crazy, sexy and cool flick. You won't see a movie with more style, verve and romance.
Finding Neverland - Astonishing and brilliant. A terrific example of great storytelling.
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events - Dazzling! One of the best movies of the year. A stylish and completely absorbing adventure that's totally compelling and wickedly entertaining.

QUOTESChasing Liberty – Lovable, sexy and full of charisma, Mandy Moore reveals her knack for comedy. Cool, clever and hilarious!
The Perfect Score - Scarlett Johansson reveals her brilliant comic abilities in The Perfect Score
Against the Ropes – A true action-packed contender. Gripping and exciting.
Welcome to Mooseport - Hilarious
Twisted - ...With one jarring twist after another
Starsky & Hutch - The comedy you've been waiting for
Taking Lives - Angelina Jolie gives the most emotionally daring and physically seductive performance of her career
Jersey Girl - Utterly entertaining...simply irresistible
Hellboy - One blistering, exhilarating action adventure. You won't want to miss a second of this incredibly fearless motion picture...Hellboy is hot!
The Prince and Me – **** A majestically entertaining date movie that will stir your every emotion and ignite your deepest passions. A cool and hip modern-day Cinderella story thats enchanting and regally hilarious.
13 Going On 30 - Hilariously entertaining and irresistibly charming.
Laws of Attraction - The best romantic comedy pairing since Tracy and Hepburn. Funny and delightful!
New York Minute - A big-hearted, joke-filled movie treat for the whole family. A slapstick comedy that will turn movie-lovers of all ages into fans.
A Cinderella Story - Wildly witty and furiously funny.
Catwoman - 100% pure fun and excitement! Berry's performance is sensational. Catwoman is eye-popping
The Manchurian Candidate - A serious contender for best picture of the year.
Little Black Book - Hilarious.
Suspect Zero - A chilling, haunting, nail-biting whodunit filled with one shocking, jaw-dropping plot twist after another! An expertly-conceived psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment it lights up the screen to the final flicker of its last frame.
The Forgotten - A haunting supernatural thriller.
Shall We Dance? - Utterly entertaining! Simply enchanting. Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon are extraordinary. Shall We Dance is a dream come true.
Enduring Love - A haunting tale of romance and obsession! The ultimate film seduction!
The Polar Express - Robert Zemeckis is leading a new revolution of filmmaking. Tom Hanks is absolutely stunning...He delivers not just one but five extraordinary performances. It's a remarkable, jaw-dropping acting achievement.
The Aviator - Spectacular_________________Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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Hollywood Elsewhere 2/4/03 (Movie Poop Shoot)"This is sooo mean. If anyone names me, f**k them. Otherwise this column idea is 'riveting, gripping, compelling and a laugh riot. A hot ticket! I laughed till I cried so hard that it went over the other side and became laughter again!' “ – David Sheehan

QUOTESRaising Helen - The summer's first great comedy is here.
Around the World in 80 Days - Tons of fun!
The Polar Express - The Polar Express overflows with innovative enjoyment...A total Christmastime treat...with Tom Hanks like you've never seen him before and as engaging as ever.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - Bridget Jones is a role Renee Zellweger was born to play...
Kinsey - Dynamic
Alexander - A gigantic epic story told with the movie mastery of Director Oliver Stone with the sheer screen magnetism of Colin Farrell in the title role._________________Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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Quote from Miss Adams in the CNN piece on Criticwatch (08/28/03): "The expectation [of the studios] is that [reviewers will] come up with something quotable in one sentence," says Us magazine reviewer Thelma Adams. "It's part of the give-and-take." There are also the reviewers who "will say anything to get their name in the paper," she continues. "They won't go out of their way to write a positive review, but ... they'll play ball" for the glory of their own words in extra-large type, publication duly noted. "It's free advertising for your publication," she adds. “

QUOTESChasing Liberty – A fantasy that will chase away your wintertime blues.
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton – Funny and charming…make a date to catch it!
Broken Lizard’s Club Dread - Hilariously funny
Starsky & Hutch - We totally dig it, baby!
The Ladykillers - A killer comedy!
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - ****! Let the sunshine in! Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet are unforgettable. The payoff is sublime
Walking Tall - Rock solid action
Ella Enchanted - A hip, modern twist on a classic tale! Anne Hathaway has sparkle to spare
The Girl Next Door – A titillating comedy. Laugh-out-loud funny
Close Your Eyes - Goran Visnjic thrills in a spooky sophisticated mystery
Mean Girls - A hysterical comedy!
Troy - Brad Pitt scores in a visually astonishing epic.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Brilliant!
A Home At The End Of The World - ****
Collateral - Chilling. The summer's biggest adrenaline rush.
Open Water - You may never go in the water again!
Garden State - Natalie Portman is a fresh, funny heroine with an emotional range that plays like a perfect complexion - beauty at the surface, but a real glow from deep within.
Vanity Fair - Reese Witherspoon is fabulous! She scores as a scheming social climber delivering her best performance yet.
Wimbledon - A sexy love match, Dunst aces the question of which yonug actress might be the next Julia Roberts.
Shark Tale - A top-shelf vocal ensemble...and colors so vibrant it's easy to forget it's just a two-dimensional toon.
Raise Your Voice - Duff is a pure-hearted Gidget for the new Millennium.
Shall We Dance? - An uplifting romance!
The Incredibles - Smart...funny...tons of heart.
Kinsey - Sexy fun!
House of Flying Daggers - ****!
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events - An entirely fortunate event - for children and their parents.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Outrageously funny!

QUOTESTeacher’s Pet – One of the wittiest, fast-paced animated films in years!
Touching The Void - An astonishing journey, told in an amazing, almost matter-of-fact style which will leave you wide-eyed. Absolutely incredible!
Eurotrip – Screamingly funny…The Continent may never be the same. Nothing – and I mean NOTHING – is sacred. Its American Pie goes to Europe
Spartan - A superb film noir-type thriller |
Wilbur Wants To Kill Himself - Absorbing! Tender and touching!
Jersey Girl - A remarkable comeback for Ben Affleck! Tender and touching!
Dogville - Daring and mesmerizing
Ned Kelly - Absolutely superb!
The Prince and Me - It's an enchanting modern-day Cinderella story that everyone will love
Ella Enchanted - Delightful! Anne Hathaway is enchanting! Ella Enchanted is often hilarious!
I'm Not Scared - A stunning and superb thriller! Fascinating and exquisitely filmed! One of the best pictures so far this year!
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius - A dreamlike look at a storybook hero. It will transport you to a more innocent time in a way few movies can.
Van Helsing - A breathtaking thrill ride. A perfect meshing of non-stop action with super use of top-drawer computer animation. One of the most visually thrilling movies ever made!
Shrek 2 – Shrek 2 is one of the year’s best. One of the few sequels in movie history to exceed the original.
Broadway: The Golden Age - An essential record of Broadway history that every theatregoer MUST see - and LONG overdue!
The Terminal - It's funny, its wise, it's touching...one of the year's most enjoyable films.
Two Brothers - I adored it! Fun for the whole family! The best family film of the year. Superb.
The Notebook - The performances are so powerful that they will touch you deeply.
De-Lovely - Kevin Kline gives a superb performance as usual. No other actor could have played Cole Porter as convincingly.
The Door In The Floor - Impeccable performances from two great stars!
Maria Full of Grace - Astonishing! Destined to be one of the most important films of the year.
Nola - An enormously entertaining film. Intelligently written, directed and acted.
Open Water - One of the scariest movies I have ever seen.
Collateral - The most riveting, stunning crime thriller since Heat. It grabs you and never lets you go.
Without a Paddle - It's the funniest film of the summer! Outrageous and zany.
Danny Deckchair - One of the most delightful films of the year! I loved...absolutely loved Danny Deckchair.
Suspect Zero - Suspect Zero is a powerful thriller...An intense who-done-it!
When Will I Be Loved - Edgy and provocative!
Mr. 3000 - Very funny!
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - Sure to be the most thrilling thriller of the fall. This is the most visually exciting adventure saga, it is stunning beyond belief. A must-see movie this weekend!...superb, brilliantly conceived...sure to have serious Oscar consideration.
The Motorcycle Diaries - One of the great films of this, or any year! It's one of those special films which, as the frames speed by, you know you're having an unforgettable experience; you can't wait for the next scene, but at the same time you want it to last. It is a film I know will stay with me forever.
Incident at Loch Ness - Offbeat and original!
Shark Tale - Lots of fun; inventive and enormously entertaining. You and your family will be hooked!
Being Julia - You'll love this movie! Annette Bening gives one of the finest, most nuanced, intelligent performances of her career.
After The Sunset - A slick, highly entertaining movie!
Kinsey - Intense, intelligent and deeply absorbing...Laura Linney may just be the best American actress of her generation.
Noel - Susan Sarandon gives a remarkable performance...as usual.
Finding Neverland - One of the best pictures of the year.
Easy - This is a smart, sophisticated, and realistic movie about love I won't soon forget.
Conspiracy of Silence - Extremely powerful & superbly acted.
The Sea Inside - A wonderful, heartfelt, intelligent, deeply touching movie. Javier Bardem gives one of the best performances of the year.
The Aviator - Astonishing!
Spanglish - A warm and absorbing story, part comedy, part drama from a master filmmaker.
Beyond the Sea - A wonderful film! Kevin Spacey gives a superb performance...nothing short of inspired.
The Merchant of Venice - If you never see Shakespeare on screen again, this may be the one to see. You will leave the theater shocked, amazed and thrilled. Al Pacino's Shylock is as grand and glorious a performance you will see this year.
A Love Song For Bobby Long - John Travolta gives a poignant, intelligent performance...Scarlett Johansson lights up the screen!

QUOTESTeacher’s Pet – A hip, fast-paced, funny movie! I give it my HOT vote!
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen – Double HOT!
My Architect - One of the Best films of this, or any, year!
Welcome To Mooseport - Totally Entertaining! The parts fit Romano and Hackman perfectly
Hidalgo – Hot! A welcome return to high adventure, the likes of which we haven’t seen in a long time.
Intermission - Ferocious, fresh, & funny...a genuine original...a first-rate ensemble!
Ned Kelly - Double hot! Heath Ledger has charisma and the skill to back it up
The Ladykillers - A laugh-out-loud movie that's quintessential Coen Brothers!
Home on the Range - Hot! Fun for the whole family
The Prince and Me - A cute movie with an appealing cast. Julia Stiles is just right.
The United States of Leland - Daring! A thoughtful, moving film! The cast couldn't be better!
Ella Enchanted - This is my definition of family entertainment! Clever and funny with the kind of contemporary humor that can be enjoyed on several levels. A twist on the classic fairytale. It's a movie parents and kids can enjoy together.
The Alamo - Magnificent
Connie & Carla - Hot! I found this movie, and the two leads - Nia Verdalos and Toni Collette - irresistible. And I found the two leads - Nia Vardalos and Toni Collette - irresistible. I succumbed to it completely. David Duchovny is absolutely charming as the love interest.
Close Your Eyes - A gripping, original thriller that really delivers the goods.
Laws of Attraction - Pierce and Julianne make a great screen couple. Brosnan steps into Cary Grant's shoes with ease!
Mean Girls - A smart, funny film
Seeing Other People - Smart, fresh and funny!...outdoes many of hollywood's big-league attempts to romantic comedy!
Frankie and Johnny Are Married - Fresh and funny. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The kind of movie I live for!
The Notebook - The kind of passionate, no-holds-barred love story we rarely see on-screen...with great performances by both generations of actors.
America's Heart and Soul - Hot! A moving collection of stories about all kinds of Americans...an upbeat movie for the entire family.
Maria Full of Grace - No wonder this was a hit at this year’s Sundance film festival.
Open Water - A sensation! Terrific!
Benji: Off The Leash - Surefire family entertainment! I'm giving this movie my HOT vote!
Mean Creek - My pick of the week.
Mr. 3000 - Smart and sassy! A terrific vehicle for Bernie Mac.
The Motorcycle Diaries - The best picture of the year. It takes us on an extraordinary emotional journey with sights and sounds we've never seen before. Bravo to Walter Salles and his gifted stars.
Vera Drake - Imelda Staunton gives a stunning performance, worthy of an Academy Award
The Incredibles - Like nothing Pixar, or anyone else, has ever done before.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Funny and full of surprises.
The Sea Inside - A deeply moving experience, and one of the year's best films. Javier Bardem is extraordinary.

QUOTESAlong Came Polly – A laugh-out-loud comedy!
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen – Double HOT! A wonderful, entertaining teen fantasy!
Eurotrip - It's wildly funny and over-the-top...I was on the floor!
Hidalgo – Hot! One of the best movies I’ve seen this year.
Ned Kelly - Double hot! Heath Ledger has charisma and the skill to back it up
The Ladykillers - Riotously funny!
The Prince and Me - Double Hot!
Raising Helen - Raising Helen is funny and has heart!

QUOTESBarbershop 2: Back In Business – Off-the-hook laughs…A comedic masterpiece that touches the heart.
Twisted - Suspense and intrigue beyond your wildest dreams!
Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed - Zoinks, this movie is awesome!
Home on the Range - One of Disney's finest. Awesome for everyone!
The Girl Next Door – This season’s best comedy. Funny and charismatic. Risky Business Meets American Pie
The Alamo - This is The Alamo to remember! Oscar-worthy!
Mean Girls - Fall on the floor funny and the most honest slice of high school since Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - A masterpiece! An awesome example of movie perfection
Anchorman - Side-splitting, gut-busting laughs. The movie you'll be quoting for the rest of the summer. The funniest movie you'll see this summer!
A Cinderella Story - Awesome. This is the Cinderella to remember.
The Village - Brilliant! A Masterpiece!
The Princess Diaries 2 - Royally entertaining! Funny, fun and fabulous!
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - A masterpiece
Raise Your Voice - irresistible...best film yet...
The Polar Express - Every moment, every scene, every snowflake...Amazing! Your heart will soar and you will believe. The most remarkable film you'll see for years to come.
Spongebob Squarepants: The Movie - Over the top-under the sea action and non-stop laughs.
National Treasure - Thrilling and jam-packed with edge-of-your-seat action!
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events - Enchanting in every way! Diabolically hilarious.
The Phantom of the Opera - A masterpiece! Visually breathtaking and stunning in every way.

QUOTESMiracle - Extraordinary!
Twisted - Stylish, with a shocking ending! Twisted keeps you guessing!
Hellboy - Fiction-packed, funny and unique, this is one hero you'll root for
Walking Tall – Walking Tall delivers!
Home on the Range – A family treat! Inspirational and extremely entertaining
Mean Girls - Wickedly funny
The Day After Tomorrow - What a ride! This is what summer movies are all about!
The Chronicles of Riddick - A terrific science fiction epic! Riddick is here to stay!
White Chicks - You'll laugh so hard, it will hurt.
King Arthur - Visually stunning!
The Village – Insightful, intelligent and creepy!
Thunderbirds - Kids will love it.
The Princess Diaries 2 - Wonderful! Take your little princess or prince to see this splendid family film!
Suspect Zero - Gripping and suspenseful! A thriller that shakes you up.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - Fabulous, fantastic fun! A new screen hero is born for all the ages.
Wimbledon - Romance anyone?!! A delightful comedy with plenty of 'love' on and off the courts!!
Taxi - A wild comedic ride!
National Treasure - An exhilarating ride! Action, adventure and plenty of twists!
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events - Original and unique!

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I, Robot - Action-packed and intense...This film has it all!

QUOTESEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - A great movie! Very funny! Save room for Jim Carrey's name at the top of next year's Oscar Best Actor list. He's incredible. You won't forget this one.
The Ladykillers – Get ready to duck – the laughs come from everywhere!
Hellboy - The most exciting, genre-bending action film since the original Matrix
The Prince and Me - Julia Stiles is radiant and royal, a star to wish upon
Ella Enchanted - Seasoned with a little Shrek, a dash of The Princess Bride and a whole lot of laughs! The Princess Diaries' Anne Hathaway is exquisite. Ella Enchanted is one family film that will make the whole family feel happily ever after.
Walking Tall - The Rock is rock solid in Walking Tall
The Alamo - Spectacular! Thornton is Oscar-quality brilliant!
Kill Bill Vol. 2 - You don't have to see Vol. 1 to love Vol. 2. It's a great film all on its own. Grade A!
Shrek 2 – The colors are even brighter, the images crisper, the detail far more defined than the original Shrek just three years ago. But it’s not the technology that makes this a great film. A piece of genius…you’ll love it.
Raising Helen - Kate Hudson lights up the screen
The Day After Tomorrow - A perfect popcorn movie!
The Stepford Wives - It's a flat-out comedy - Funny!
The Terminal - The summer's great date film.
De-Lovely - What a treasure. I see the Oscar word all over this movie.
Spider-Man 2 - This is the best superhero movie I've seen.
Anchorman - Huge laughs...Nothing but funny.
I, Robot - A great movie! Ranks with the first Matrix. The spirit is true to Asimov's classic. Hits you at about a thousand miles an hour!
The Bourne Supremacy - On a scale of 007 This film gets a 10
The Manchurian Candidate - No one in the audience will be able to exhale during the last 30 minutes of this film. My advice: Go with someone who knows CPR! Jonathan Demme's best since The Silence of the Lambs and that one won him an Oscar. Has Meryl Streep ever played Lady Macbeth? She has now. An incredible performance. This is a terrific movie, as exciting as movies get.
Collateral - How good is Cruise's performance? You can't take your eyes off of him. Riveting and compelling...This movie is a killer of a ride.
The Last Shot - Hysterically funny. This is one of the funniest movies about movies.
Ladder 49 - You'll cheer this film!
Shark Tale - I'm gonna make you an offer you can't refuse - Take the kids to see Shark Tale. It's a wonderful family film.
Ray - One of the best films I ever saw.
Vera Drake - This is a great film.
The Incredibles - The Incredibles? They could have called this The Amazings, The Terrifics or The Unbelievables and still wouldn't have been guilty of exaggeration.
The Polar Express - Amazing! You've never seen anything like it. No one has. An instant Christmas classic!
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - You'll fall in love with Bridget Jones all over again. A laugh at the beginning, laugh in the middle, cry at the ending romantic comedy.
After The Sunset - A you'll-never-guess-jewel-heist caper that's everything it sets out to be.
Finding Neverland - One of the best pictures of the year. Johnny Depp gives one of the best performances of the year.
Ocean's Twelve - This gang of thieves stole my heart. It's so much fun
The Aviator - Terrific. Martin Scorsese's best movie since Raging Bull.
Meet the Fockers - Huge laughs.

QUOTES
Against the Ropes – The best time I’ve had at the movies this year. Coming out of the movie, I was exhilarated, on top pf the world. Meg Ryan, in a Meg-a performance!
Starsky & Hutch – Starsky & Hutch is fun!
Hidalgo - Splendid Performances! Hidalgo is a gorgeous and mighty film.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - A marvelous film! I can't shake it from my memory! Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet shine in a movie that's hard to forget.
Home on the Range - Home on the Range is a total joy
The Alamo - This is The Alamo for you
13 Going On 30 - Jennifer Garner is irresistibly wonderful. 13 Going On 30 is a winning number.
Mean Girls - Mean Girls cheerfully heads for the head of the class. Neat, swell, awesome, cool and wicked-good
Troy - A spectacle mighty in scope and performance
Shrek 2 - This romp ramps up to hilarious heights. I'll say it ogre and ogre again. I love Shrek 2
The Day After Tomorrow - Totally cool! All hail The Day After Tomorrow. Long may it reign.
The Stepford Wives - The Stepford Wives is a horror picture that will have you screaming with laughter. It's wickedly funny!
The Terminal - This picture is terminally entertaining
The Notebook - What a treasure to find so fine a film as The Notebook - as beautiful are rare a love story as ever caressed the heart
Two Brothers - Two Brothers is amazing. An astonishing accomplishment. It's an exotic fable and a thrilling story. Do not think this is some nature documentary. Two Brothers is a terrific movie; scripted, rehearsed, and acted by extraordinary tigers. Young people will be enchanted, adults will be enthralled.
De-Lovely - Knockout performances...The writer Jay Cocks and director Irwin Winkler are “So In Love” with Porter’s era that they’ve hit all the right notes in this luxurious musical. A treasure for all who cherish great popular songs and daring love stories.
Fahrenheit 9/11 - No movie this year will be more talked about or argued about, in a free and open society all voters deserve to see it for themselves. Scorching!
Collateral - A tiptop thriller...that cuts to the bone. Jamie Foxx is the most memorable taxi driver since DeNiro
Criminal - If you thought John C. Reilly was good in Chicago wait until you see him in Criminal. If you thought Diego Luna was good in Y Tu Mama Tambien wait until you see him in Criminal. If you thought Maggie Gyllenhaal was good in Mona Lisa Smile wait until you see her in Criminal. These three get mixed into a confidence game so complex, so slick, you'll be hooked.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - I've never had a happier time at the movies. Humor! Romance! Thrills! If you don’t like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, you just don’t like movies.
Ladder 49 - Ladder 49 is a five-alarm sensation.
Shark Tale - By the first two minutes of this movie, I was hooked.
Friday Night Lights - A terrific movie - revealing and thrilling, riveted with truth. Everyone on screen, without exception, earns a varsity letter in acting.
Around the Bend - SO splendidly written and directed, SO beautifully performed, SO original, SO mesmerizing, SO gratifying...SO see it.
Ray - Ray is extraordinary. Jamie Foxx is phenomenal.
Alfie - Jude Law's burnished performance is Alfie personified...
The Polar Express - Hanks is a marvel.
Finding Neverland - A rare find. One of the year's very finest films! Johnny Depp is masterful. Kate Winslet gives a beautiful portrayal!
The Aviator - Dynamic!
The Phantom of the Opera - A lavish spectacle.

QUOTES
Twisted - Ashley Judd is tough and terrific!
Taking Lives - The ending will leave you gasping
Shrek 2 - They did it again...all the charm and wit of the first Shrek plus wonderful new characters and hilarious gags.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - A whiz-bang, one-of-a-kind 'how'd they do it?' spectacular! An eye-popping, jaw-dropping thrill-a-minute adventure!
The Forgotten - The biggest jaw-dropper since The Sixth Sense
Shark Tale – (TV ads)_________________Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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QUOTESAlong Came Polly – Hilarious. Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston are supported by a great cast which makes Along Came Polly a winner. What a great way to start the new year.
Miracle – Magnificent! More than a sports film – it’s a classic!
Against the Ropes – This story has heart and soul.
Twisted - Twisted will keep you guessing
Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed - Mystery Inc does it again. This time better than ever
Home on the Range - Udderly hilarious
The Alamo - Magnificent!
Van Helsing - An incredible movie with great action! Stephen Sommers takes the genre to another level with an amazing vision. Hugh Jackman is a hero for the generations.
Troy - Troy is a masterpiece. Brad Pitt's portrayal of Achilles is magnificent.
The Day After Tomorrow - Spectacular! Fantastic! Roland Emmerich has done it again!
Around the World in 80 Days - Hilarious! Jackie Chan does it again!
A Cinderella Story - The perfect summer comedy for the whole family. Hilary Duff makes the perfect Cinderella.
I, Robot - Excellent. A summer blockbuster. Outstanding!
The Village - The creator of The Sixth Sense & Signs has done it again. Fantastic filmmaking! A thought-provoking thriller you don't want to miss.
The Princess Diaries 2 - This fairytale has it all!
Suspect Zero - A fascinating thriller with several psychological layers.
Resident Evil: Apocalypse - Bigger and better than the original!
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - A fantastic rollercoaster ride for every generation.
Wimbledon - The perfect match.
Friday Night Lights - Outstanding directing and acting; a must-see on any night! Friday Night Lights has all the elements of a grea American drama. It explores the heart and soul of being perfect. Truly one of Billy Bob's best performances.
Taxi - Explosive fun! You'll love the ride!
The Grudge - If you liked The Ring, you're going to love The Grudge. This one is special.
Alfie - A magnificent performance! Jude Law is Alfie.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - When it comes to comedy, Renee Zellweger leaps to the top. She is the best - truly hysterical.
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events - A remarkable adventure for kids of all ages.
Fat Albert - A holiday treat for the whole family!
In Good Company - Without a doubt, the year's surprise hit comedy...

WHORE STUDIO OF CHOICE: DISNEY
(13 of 15 Quotes for Buena Vista. What a WHORE!

QUOTESTeacher’s Pet – Teacher’s Pet is the year’s first big surprise: a charming, imaginative, laugh-out-loud winner!
Miracle - The year's first great film!
Hidalgo – Magnificent! A film with the look, sweep and heart of a masterpiece.
The Ladykillers - Early candidate for best picture of the year. Tom Hanks' best performance since Forrest Gump
The Alamo - Powerful!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Enchanting, exhilarating and brilliantly directed. Easily one of the best movies of the year!
King Arthur - A rip-roaring adventure with action, excitement and energy to burn!
America's Heart and Soul - One of the most inspired movies ever made!
The Village - More gripping than The Sixth Sense. More frightening than Signs.
Rosenstrasse - Shattering, deeply moving, intensely inspiring.
Mr. 3000 - Hilarious!
The Last Shot - Wonderfully funny, delightfully off-kilter.
Ladder 49 - One of the year's best films! Heroic, heart-wrenching, and utterly inspiring!
National Treasure - The year's best action adventure!
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Hilarious. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou confirms Bill Murray's status as the gret comic actor of our time. It's also Wes Anderson's best film to date.

QUOTESThe Perfect Score – Breakfast Club meets Ocean’s Eleven
Secret Window - Johnny Depp gives another perfect performance in a masterfully-crafted suspense thriller.
Hellboy - Wickedly funny and action-packed - Hellboy delivers a wild time at the movies!
Ella Enchanted - The best family film of the year! The Princess Diaries's Anne Hathaway is terrific
13 Going On 30 - A feel good comedy not to be missed. Jennifer Garner shines!
Two Brothers - A magical movie experience, not to be missed. One of the most rewarding films of the year.
The Village - Chilling!
Without a Paddle - Absoutely hysterical! Wildly entertaining.
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid - A real popcorn movie...One of the few nice surprises of the summer!
Mr. 3000 - Bernie Mac hits one over the fence!
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - Spectacular! A family adventure that's action packed, and thrill packed! The best time I've had at the theater all year. - Tony Toscano, KJJZ-TV (Indiana)
The Last Shot - The funniest film of the year!
Ladder 49 - A gripping and very human story about America's heroes.
Shall We Dance? - The most romantic film of the year!
Spanglish - One of the best films of the year. Brilliantly acted, Spanglish is an Oscar-caliber film; funny, warm, touching and very human. End the year on a very high note - see Spanglish.

QUOTESTaking Lives - A must-see! The best thriller I've seen in ages
Jersey Girl - Funny and touching! Ben Affleck has never been better! Liv Tyler and George Carlin are hilarious!
The Ladykillers - Tom Hanks gives us yet another unforgettable performance!
Walking Tall - Johnny Knoxville is a fun surprise...the guy is great!
Connie & Carla - A total delight!
Troy - Truly the event film of the summer! This is what an epic should be! Great story telling, terrific acting and sensational cinematography
I, Robot - A blockbuster with brains. Outstanding! Will Smith at the top of his game - one of his best performances ever!
The Bourne Supremacy - Everything a smart spy thriller should be! If you liked The Bourne Identity, you'll love The Bourne Supremacy.
Garden State – One of the best pictures of the year.

QUOTESAgainst the Ropes – Meg Ryan and Omar Epps will knock you out in Against the Ropes
Taking Lives - You'll be guessing all the way till the end, and you'll still be wrong.
The Prince and Me - Get swept away in this modern-day fairy tale.
Walking Tall - The Rock hits it big in the non-stop, 4x4 whirling Walking Tall
Man On Fire – Denzel sets the screen on fire in this action-packed adventure.
Van Helsing - It's thrilling, it's chilling, it's spine-tingling! It's fang-tastic! An exciting ride that harkens back to the monster magic of yesterday!
Raising Helen - You will love this movie!
The Chronicles of Riddick - A high-powered adventure! The special effects will blow you away.
Around the World in 80 Days A fantastic adventure for the entire family!
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - Two balls up!
King Arthur - Exciting, dynamic and entertaining!
America’s Heart and Soul – It makes you want to cheer out loud.
Without a Paddle - A white water ride with laughs!
Suspect Zero - A slick, psychological thriller that will keep you riveted to the final credits.
Alfie - Devilishly charming! Jude Law is exhilarating as Alfie
Spongebob Squarepants: The Movie - Spongebob is a big screen adventure that will absorb kids and adults alike!
Spanglish - A picture of a true American family.
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events - A wickedly delightful tale for the holidays._________________Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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QUOTESHidalgo - The year's first adventure hit. A feast for the eyes
The Ladykillers - A hilarious masterpiece! It's the funniest film in years!
This Old Cub - A must-see
Man On Fire - Magnificent Filmmaking! Keeps you on the edge throughout!
Van Helsing - Exciting...fun...classic...what more can you ask for? I loved it...it's the excitement of Raiders of the Lost Ark with a twist of film's most classic creatures. A good, old-fashioned fun night at the movies!
Ladder 49 - Thrilling and inspiring! One of the year's best.
Alexander - Oliver Stone has done it again. Alexander is the epic motion picture of the year._________________Erik Childress
Online Film Critics Society / Chicago Film Critics Association
Nick Digilio - WGN Radio Chicago

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